Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. Using people’s names in marketing email (i.e.

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B2B Leadership Marketing Software 158

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

To help PR/marketing execs succeed in earning awards, here are a few fundamentals and insider tips to know. B2B buyers looking for the best SaaS solution, for example, will review all collateral and communications, including analyst reviews, online explainer videos, customer reviews, case studies, white papers, etc. Who should I enter?

B2B 295

B2B Industry Company Case Study 295

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 6, 2021

In B2B public relations , there’s a lot of talk about thought leadership. ” Now, good executive content is a very useful component of a B2B PR program, but that doesn’t necessarily make the author a thought leader. So, what’s magical about thought leadership? They’re specialists.

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Leadership B2B Community Viral 398

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 179

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Business may be getting a tad personal as B2B buyers put “I feel safe signing a contract with them” at the top of their decision criteria Dentsu a global creative agency is out with a new study about B2B buying decisions. It also bears a warning sign for B2B marketers: buyers don’t understand how your product is different.

B2B 144

B2B Software Ethics Leadership 144

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Among PR teams, LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for B2B executives for driving positive visibility and thought leadership. How can executives get the most from their LinkedIn profile to convey leadership and be seen as an expert? . Go beyond a resume . Your summary should reveal your specific expertise.

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LinkedIn Nonprofit Leadership B2B 421

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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Leadership B2B Study Survey 126

Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2024

Those companies that are in the early stages of a startup building a product stand to gain “the greatest” valuation benefit from marketing About half (45%) of all B2B technology startups make no effort to market their products. Too many investors and founders recommend avoiding marketing during the early stages.

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B2B Study Marketing Education 154

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2024

Statistics show most B2B marketing shops are spending paltry budgets on performance marketing and customer marketing as the economy works through its sluggishness This year has been rough for many B2B technology companies. Marketing budgets are down considerably. Marketing teams are spread thin.

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B2B Marketing Survey Analysis 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Social media marketing and PR have recently become inseparable. That’s because social media plays a large role in most consumer and B2B PR programs. Fully 86% of B2B marketers combine paid and organic social tactics. Extends the reach of thought leadership content . There is no cost to use it.

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Social Media Media B2B Leadership 344

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. B2B buyers are often looking for as much information as possible on vendors and products before they buy, and they rarely buy on impulse. For B2B companies, an educated customer is like gold.

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B2B Social Media Media Education 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

In B2B public relations, we’re always trying to find ways to drive business and trade media interest for clients. Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. Yet as every PR person knows, there isn’t always a timely newshook for the story you want to tell.

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Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

But a well crafted PR program can have a powerful impact on B2B businesses, too. Yes, data can be compelling, but smart B2B marketers know that storytelling is more powerful than a list of facts. Here’s how B2B PR supports sales. The problem extends to marketing, but there’s some good news for PR.

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B2B Branding Brand Education 170

Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2024

And that means maybe some of the struggles in B2B marketing, especially in tech, might be from the seeds of our own cultivation Does B2B marketing feel harder today? Yet there’s another pressure that’s pervasive across marketing. It’s become a pervasive premise of many debates in B2B marketing.

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B2B Marketing Exercises Sports 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2020

Much of the news was about new gadgets and Big Tech announcements, but there was plenty of PR from B2B tech brands, too. One of the most well-attended panels, for example, was MediaLink’s “Future of Data-Driven Marketing,” featuring execs from companies like FOX and Havas. CES 2020 is officially a wrap.

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B2B Trends Retail Privacy 208

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

When a company illustrates in thought leadership that it understands an industry – its strengths, weaknesses, problems and opportunities – buyers stand to reason their products are probably pretty good too. Thought leadership is more important than ever in B2B. The C-Suite spend more time with thought leadership today.

Leadership 144

Leadership B2B Study LinkedIn 144

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

While many people think that a PR agency ’s responsibilities boil down to announcements and media placement, we can’t discount the power of thought leadership for business executives, especially for B2B companies. . The post How Industry Speaking Opps Drive Thought Leadership appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Leadership Industry Conference Trade Shows 170

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Campaigns sometimes become the foundation of marketing activity. click image for higher resolution) Build marketing and PR programs What’s a better approach? I’ve seen marketing teams that produced both a webinar and some style of long-form gated content every single month. Award programs usually center on campaigns too.

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Marketing eBook Guidelines B2B 190

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As outlined in my post on PR tips for effective bylines , bylined content is a powerful part of a B2B PR plan. It can help deliver key messages, communicate expertise and drive thought leadership for business brands. But there are many types of content that build credibility and leadership as part of a strategic PR program.

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Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

In B2B PR , we’re always looking for ways to promote client stories, often through interviews with members of their senior leadership team. Podcasts are naturally part of that mix; they’re a great way to secure thought leadership opportunities, and they’re growing in popularity. In 2022, the number of monthly U.S.

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Pitching Interviews B2B Leadership 350

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2024

The two organizations teamed up to survey “sales and marketing executives at about 1,100 US software and cloud hosting companies.” Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. This is true inside and outside of marketing. We need to experiment with marketing too.

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Software B2B Company Marketing 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 27, 2023

As a PROI partner, Crenshaw Communications is able to learn from and collaborate with other market trendsetters, working to deliver the most impactful communications campaigns for their clients.

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Communications Travel B2B Leadership 296

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

Even B2B technology companies – normally resistant to many ups and downs – rely on PR from event marketing to drive business development, brand awareness, and thought leadership. Event marketers and executive thought leaders should now set sights on Q4 and 2021, of course.

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Conference How To Trade Shows Leadership 284

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For B2B companies, this presents a massive PR opportunity. To meet media demand, B2B tech brands in particular can build out their own research assets. It’s pull marketing 101. Uberall is a Berlin-based location marketing platform that seeks to build its brand here in the US. Our client Uberall is a good example.

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B2B Data Retail Survey 147

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Several credible studies conducted in 2023 put the average benchmark for B2B marketing budgets at about 10% of revenue How much money should a company invest in B2B marketing? As companies plan their budget for 2024, here’s a look at three credible benchmarks for B2B marketing budgets. The CMO Survey: 9.2%

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B2B Survey Marketing B2C 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. The ideal team member will have worked with various B2B tech companies (e.g., Provide strong guidance and leadership to junior-level staff.

B2B 291

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

Lauri Pehar Borsh

MARCH 4, 2024

The Annual B2B Thought Leadership Impact Report, Edelman and LinkedIn’s latest collaboration, reveals insights into B2B marketing. The study examines the impact of thought leadership on B2B decision-makers and C-suite executives, providing valuable guidance for organizations operating in this field.

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B2B Leadership Report Digital PR 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

If B2B marketing writers aren’t in direct contact with customers in developing content, you are probably just making it all up. And most B2B marketing writers are indeed making it up. The survey found: just 33% of business marketing writers make calls to customers; just 35% conduct surveys; and.

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Survey B2B Marketing Interviews 116

Sword and the Script

MAY 28, 2024

Most B2B tech companies aim to improve customer retention this year, putting a renewed focus on building sustainable customer marketing teams that contribute to retention, and more importantly, measurable growth; Years ago, a SaaS company I was working for hired a person at the vice president level to run customer marketing.

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B2B Survey Marketing Measurement 108

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 173

Survey Marketing B2B Study 173

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. I had a chance to be a judge for the annual content marketing awards hosted by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) this year.

Content Marketing 119

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 119

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 23, 2024

The company says they polled some 900 respondents who had been part of the “buying process for a B2B purchase of greater than $10,000 in annual value within the last 24 months.” The study had a range of B2B statistics that ought to resonate with anyone who’s spent time in B2B marketing or sales.

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B2B Study Company Leadership 102

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2020

The PR Week highlights news, opinions and insight from members of the PRWeek staff as well as newsmakers in the world of PR, marketing and communications. Marketing Smarts. This weekly podcast features in-depth interviews with smart marketers from all walks of life. The PR Week. On the Media. Adweek Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad.

Sports 332

Sports Radio Retail Advertising 332

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. How to Score in B2B Media Relations. At their core, B2B PR professionals aim to boost and reinforce a brand’s image and crediblity. Thought leadership strategy.

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Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2024

And as I look back on those times, I think the economy in B2B SaaS feels reminiscent of the dot-com bubble (failed unicorns are arguably a product of irrational exuberance). It’s thankless work but I’ve had some amazing conversations and it’s led me to several conclusions about the state of the market. >>>

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B2B Government SMB Real Estate 130

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The account management model most tech companies employ puts sales and marketing at odds over customer references Gaining access to customers for direct conversations is a long-standing problem in B2B marketing. I’m using the term customer reference here interchangeably with access to customers by a marketing team.

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B2B Case Study Study Conference 111

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2021

A year ago, our B2B Tech PR clients were finalizing their 2020 conference speaking strategies, looking forward to sponsoring or winning speaking gigs at tech stalwarts like Cannes Lion, DreamForce, and Hubspot INBOUND. Now, as tech leaders look at their PR and marketing 2021 calendars, they see a transformed conference ecosystem.

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Conference B2B Meeting Fashion 299